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Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Recipe

Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Recipe
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This Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a delightful and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of zesty orange and rich cream cheese in every bite. With layers of orange jello, cream cheese, and a graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

Ingredients

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Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafers
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter

Orange Cream Cheese Layer:

  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 3-ounce package orange jello
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • Orange food coloring (optional)

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin

Orange Jello Layer:

  • 1 3-ounce package orange flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water

Toppings:

  • Whipped cream
  • Orange wedges
  • Mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Crust: Line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Crush the graham crackers, mix in the brown sugar, add melted butter, and press the mixture into the pan.
  2. Orange Cream Cheese Layer: Dissolve jello in boiling water, beat cream cheese, add condensed milk, orange juice, and whipped cream, then fold in jello. Spread over crust and refrigerate.
  3. Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, add condensed milk, vanilla, and whipped cream with gelatin, spread over orange layer, and refrigerate.
  4. Orange Jello Layer: Dissolve orange jello in hot water, spoon over cheesecake layer, and refrigerate.
  5. Remove from fridge, let sit, unmold, and serve with whipped cream, orange slices, and mint leaves for garnish.

Notes

  • For a stronger orange flavor, consider adding more orange zest or orange extract.
  • Ensure the gelatin is properly dissolved and cooled before adding to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Adjust sweetness by altering the amount of powdered sugar to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake, Dessert, Cream Cheese, Orange Jello, Graham Cracker Crust, No Bake

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